Postcode RM17 5AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Thurrock ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stifford Clays area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year. The nearest station is Grays located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Stifford Clays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Stifford Clays has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM17 5AQ.
Stifford Clays near RM17 5AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £395,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in Grays Thurrock
In the RM17 5AQ postcode area, located within Stifford Clays, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.